Brainerd School District; Early Childhood Coalition Follow-up ($16,000) – to continue early childhood coalition projects that promote a healthy start for young children and their families in the Brainerd Lakes area. Contact: Steve Razidlo, (218) 454-6911.

City of Isle; Evaluation of Wastewater Treatment Options ($10,000) – to evaluate wastewater treatment needs in order to help community members make informed choices about effective, affordable treatment options and ultimately improve water quality. This grant is supported by funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development. Contact: LuAnn Sawatzky, (320) 676-3641.

City of Jenkins; Wastewater Treatment Planning ($10,000) – to support an evaluation of wastewater treatment needs in order to help community members make informed choices about effective, affordable treatment options and ultimately improve water quality. This grant is supported by funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development. Contact: Krista Okerman, (218) 568-4637.

Inguadona Township, Longville; Building Capacity of Local Government Officials ($2,500) – to purchase technology and training that helps township leaders increase community engagement and input for the township’s comprehensive plan. Contact: Fred Bliss, (218) 566-2747.

Pearl Crisis Center, Milaca; Just As I Am Project ($5,000) – to support the start-up of a community support and service group to build self esteem in pre-teen girls and bring awareness about how girls and women are portrayed in the media. Contact: Judy Pearson, (320) 982-2901.

Pregnancy Resource Center of Cambridge; DonorCare Training ($2,500) – to assist staff and board members as they gain skills to assist donors, leading to a successful fund development campaign in order to better provide pregnancy-related services to men and women. Contact: Gina Kennedy, (763) 689-4319.

Prevent Child Abuse MN, St. Paul; Crow Wing County Circle of Parents ($1,500) – to further develop a parent support group coordinator position for the Pequot Lakes area. Contact: Joan Johnson, (218) 821-6429.